No, Apple isn’t trying to buy up all the 13 Pro Maxes.

Trade-in Programs & Discounts - Carriers offer up to $1,100 discount for trading in iPhone 13 Pro or newer models, which equals the price of a new iPhone 17 Pro [3][4] - Apple offers up to $320 for iPhone 13 Pro Max trade-ins [3] - Trade-in programs are not exclusive to the iPhone 13 Pro Max, but extend to newer models [3] Market & Consumer Behavior - Consumers are being told not to trade in their iPhone 13 Pro Max, based on perceived high value [1][2] - Wireless carriers are using trade-in deals to encourage customers to sign up for new plans [4]